Actinodaphne lanata
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| Actinodaphne lanata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Actinodaphne |
| Species: | A. lanata |
| Binomial name | |
| Actinodaphne lanata | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Iozoste lanata Kuntze | |
Actinodaphne lanata is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is endemic to the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. It is a small tree which grows up to 6 metres tall. It grows in montane shola forests from 1,800 to 2,200 metres elevation.[1]
The species was described by Carl Meissner in 1864.[2]
